​The University of Jordan (UJ), the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, on Sunday, held a workshop addressing the digital transformation approach in Jordan and ways to enhance cooperation with universities and colleges in this regard.

The workshop, attended by deans of Information Technology schools and registrars from public and private universities in Jordan, aimed to strengthen the role of universities in promoting a culture of digital transformation as educational institutions housing the records and data of about 400,000 students across various academic years and disciplines.

Director of Digital Transformation and Empowerment Department at the Ministry of Digital Economy, Eng. Rami Rawashdeh, presented an overview of how universities can support digital transformation. This includes utilizing students to spread digital culture, creating training opportunities for specialized students, and adopting digital documents and certificates for both Jordanian and international students.

Rawashdeh highlighted Jordan's pioneering efforts in digital transformation, which began in 2001, making it the first Arab country to adopt such an approach. He noted that more than 60% of government services have been automated, and by 2025, all 4,800 government services will be accessible online as part of the economic transformation vision. Currently, 430 services are available through the "Sanad" platform. Digital transformation has reduced service costs for users, ensured speed, quality, and confidentiality, and eliminated intermediaries and favoritism.

Director of Software and Digital Systems Development at the ministry, Ahlam Jadallah, underlined the precision of digital certificates and documents issued through government channels. Each document has a unique digital identity that guarantees its authenticity, reducing human errors during data entry or modification. This approach also saves time and effort in accessing documents. She urged universities to adopt these digital records and move away from outdated traditional methods.

Director of Development and Digital Empowerment at the ministry, Bilal Bani Hani, discussed the use of advanced control and monitoring systems, such as cloud computing, to link the ministry and all government departments with electronic services. These systems aim to provide citizens with professional and confidential services that meet their needs.

Director of Infrastructure and Data Development at the ministry, Yusuf Khamees, addressed the use of cutting-edge data protection and security systems, noting that each document is encrypted with a unique digital identity.